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Circuit Description

PCM contains an Output Driver Module (ODM) which is used to control up to 7 outputs. ODM controls these components individually by completing the ground circuit when PCM commands them on. ODM is used by the cooling fan control module, EVAP vent solenoid, EVAP purge solenoid, TCC solenoid and A/C relay.

Each circuit controlled by the ODM has a feedback circuit. PCM can compare expected voltage and actual voltage on its feedback. DTC will not set until PCM command the output on (grounded), because that is when the expected voltage does not match the feedback voltage (based on commanded state of output).

Use scan tool to command each outputs on and off to help find an intermittent condition. Set scan tool to Review Failure Record for DTC P1640. Observe scan tool display. If feedback indicates YES in affected circuit, diagnose using appropriate diagnostic procedure step or DTC test. See OUTPUT DRIVER SCAN TOOL PARAMETERS .

OUTPUT DRIVER SCAN TOOL PARAMETERS

Affected Circuit (1) Perform Step No. Or DTC Test
A/C Relay Circuit Open/Short To Ground  2
A/C Relay Circuit Short To Voltage  7
EVAP Vent Circuit Open/Short to Ground  14
EVAP Vent Circuit Short To Voltage  18
EVAP Purge Circuit Open/Short To Ground  20
EVAP Purge Circuit Short To Voltage  22
Cooling Fan No. 1 Relay Circuit Open/Short To Ground P0480 
Cooling Fan No. 1 Relay Circuit Short To Voltage P0480 
Cooling Fan No. 2 Relay Circuit Open/Short To Ground P0481 
Cooling Fan No. 2 Relay Circuit Short To Voltage P0481 
(1) With scan tool in Review Failure Record mode and feedback indicating YES.